Hello friends!
WARNING: photo-heavy post
WARNING: photo-heavy post
It's that exciting time of the month...Altenew has a new stamp/die release!
If you stop by from the blog of Debby Hughes, you are in the right place.
If not, come right in and join the hop for ideas and inspiration.
For the BEAUTIFUL ideas and inspiration, please visit
Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog.
My first card features Happy Heart Stamp/Die Bundle
and Gradient Stripe Die Set.
For the BEAUTIFUL ideas and inspiration, please visit
Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog.
My first card features Happy Heart Stamp/Die Bundle

and Gradient Stripe Die Set.
I decided to create a gold background with the new Antique Gold Spray with Bristol paper.
Once dry, I made the die cut with Gradient Stripe Die Set.
I popped one of the die cut pieces up with the sentiment.

The fine-lines and details of the Happy Heart Stamp Set makes you really feel like an artist!
The best thing about this stamp set is that the images are beautiful with the hand-drawn details. You can use any types of color medium. They look amazing no matter how you use them.
In this card, I sponged the Altenew ink very lightly and they are GORGEOUS, as you can see!
My next card also uses Gradient Stripe Die, except this time I flipped it upside down.
The panel was done with ink-blending with a splash of water droplets.


Folksy Florals Stamp Set
from: ALTENEW
I then stamped Folksy Floral Stamp in various colors.
I love how the folksy images peeking through the panel.


In My Thoughts Stamp & Die Bundle
from: ALTENEW
My 3rd card features In My Thoughts Stamp and Die Bundle.

The tree may look hard to stamp, but it really is not! It comes in 3-step stamping and is super easy to line up. This is a MUST-HAVE if you love tree images!

To make the image pop, I stamped a subtle blue background with the text (that comes with the stamp set "In My Thoughts"). This gives interest and depth ...it certainly CONVEYS the thoughts even
more aptly.

To ground the tree, I added the Watercolor Washi Tape
It provides pops of color and subtle dimensions, too!
.

I love the splatter from Altenew Ink Sprays. I had to use a couple spray bottle to complete the design. I hope that you love seeing how I used these stamps.
👉I would love to know which card/stamp set "speaks" to you.
👉 Don't forget to leave me a comment!

Prizes: To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Saturday, April 21st for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 4/22/2018.
Giveaway: Guess what!? I get to draw a draw a winner to receive a $30 gift certificate! Yay, do not forget to comment in this very post. The winner will be announced on April 20th right here in this blog.
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155 comments:
Great cards! I'm loving the Gradient cover die.
Love your use of the panels! So inspirational.
Love your cards. Love how you used the gradient die/stamp
I just love the way you used the text as a background on your tree card! What a wonderful idea! Lovely lovely cards today!
The cards today are so fresh and modern. I love that tree and using text behind to add the sky color is so original! Great designs, Virginia!
Great designs AND fresh presentation of beautiful designs!
AWESOME creations! I am totally loving the Mega words and the Happy Hearts set!
Wonderful cards and
I love the tree card.
Beautiful stamp set.
Carla from Utah
I have fallen in love with the tree and I am beginning to appreciate the gradient stripes. Thank you.
Your cards are Gorgeous!! I love the cover plate die!!
Love those soft pastel colors!! Beautiful
I love your use of the gradient die!
I just love your cards! So Springy!
My eyes are popping out of my head. I don't know where to look first. I mean, that gradient die is swoonworthy and all those florals make my heart beat faster but that tree...drop dead gorgeous. Once again, you and Altenew makes me want it all (I know, I'm greedy).
Nice use of color in your first example
Virginia, you make the most amazing cards.
love the way you used pard of the die cutout for sentiment ty for sharing my favorite is the tree I just love that stamp set.
Gorgeous cards! I love that background die!!
Lovely looks!
Awesome designs. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome cards!
Such gorgeous examples! Thank you!
The colors you used are so pretty and happy.
Virginia! I've been ohhing and ahhhhing, then came EEEP! LOve every card, but this last gorgeous card was calling to my heart!! I may just have to add this set to my ever-growing shopping list! xx
=]
Love your beautiful cards! The cover plate die is awesome! Thank you for the inspiration!
I’m akways astonished with your card designs, really beautifully crafted cards!
Well, your tree card convinces me that I need that stamp! It's so beautiful. My hubby does Bonsai as his hobby and this tree reminds me of that. And of my dad, who photographed the gorgeous cherry blossom trees in D.C. when he was in the service.
Your cards are beautiful. I do love Altenew's flower design sets, but in this release, I fell for the Watercolor Dots set. Love the possibilities there!
LOVE these! SO many great new basics this release- the Gradient Stripes products and those dots!!!
Love the tree card. The words behind it are such a perfect touch. I think all of today's products are great, but I do love the gradient stripe die a lot.
As always, you have showcased the newest goodies beautifully, Virginia! I love how you played with the Antique Gold Spray with those gorgeous blooms...WOW! Great job with the new Gradient Stripe Die, too...I can see myself having a lot of fun with it :)
Wow! These are all gorgeous! That last one in my favorite!
Your tree card is GORGEOUS! I really love how you added the text in the background....very powerful. All of your cards are pretty amazing and you always inspire me....thank you!
Omg! What beautiful cards! TFS! Love Altenew and this new release!
Virginia, I always know I will love whatever you make! These are so pretty!
Such pretty cards Virginia. Love the cool backgrounds. Love those stripes... so cool! The white embossed flowers are so pretty on the first card.
Each one is fabulous Virginia, but that tree...sigh, just amazing!!
Thanks for sharing your creations. I love to see everyone's creativity.
Wow!!! Your cards are inventive and colorful. Can't choose one; however, I am especially taken with the tree.
Beautiful inspiration! I really love the tree card!
So many beautiful cards! I love your design for your card using In My Thoughts!
All dazzling cards!! I especially like the My Thoughts one!!
That Happy Heart set does indeed make my heart happy whenever I see it. I also love your tree card. Great cards.
My favorite of your cards has to be the tree. I am in love with the stamp set and you represented it beautifully.
Such lovely cards!! I love that tree stamp. So pretty.
your cards are just gorgeous :)
Lovely cards with pretty color palettes. Nicely done!!
All your cards are lovely. Thank you for the inspiration.
What a beautiful, striking tree card!
pretty cards ! this release is so great !
Gorgeous cards, Virginia. Love your stamping style and use of soft colors, so so pretty. :-)
I Love, Love, Love your cards Virginia!! This is a great release. Right off the bat, Strength Blooms, Gradient Stripes, and Watercolor Dots inspired me! ;-)
I love the colors of your stripe die-cut with the folk flowers. Unfortunately, the other photos didn't show up on my post. (I will circle back to see if they ever loaded!) The one I saw is beautiful. Thank you!
Your cards are so stunning!! I love the designs of each one, especially the tree!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
my fave from this release is the mega greetings! great cards!
Super cute cards. Love the tree. ;0)
Such amazing cards. Thanks so much for sharing...
Wonderful cards! This new Altenew release has something for everyone.
Such pretty cards! Love the colours you chose.
I love your tree card! The wonderful colors and the pink hues for the blossoms are a treat! So soft and feminine. Very pretty and caught my eye!
Thank you very much for your inspiration.
Love the gradient stamp and die....such a great way to add lots of color to any project. Your cards show the die off so well!!
Gorgeous cards! I especially love the first one, those flowers are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration1
clever way to use the folksy floral stamp. love it. thanks as always for sharing.
Such lovely cards 😍
Love your card designs and especially how you used the gradient die! Thanks for sharing.
I am really liking the gradient die. Awesome cards.
Love the gradient die! On my list now. Beautiful cards Virginia!
These are wonderful! Love the design on the beautiful first card. The tree...just a stunning card. The second card has a fun design, but the colors are my favorite part. Love all 3 of these ♥
Gorgeous cards Virginia! Beautiful, playful and elegant.
Your cards are so beautiful and unique. So inspirational!
I love the way you used the Gradient Die. It gives the appearance of looking through a window blind. Cool!
Love what you did for your backgrounds! Very special.
These are fabulous cards.. I dont know which I am more inspired by. I love the repeated sentiment stamping on the background.. I think i will have to give that a try. Another great release from Altenew!
Wonderful cards, love the way you used the gradient stripe die. Thanks for the inspiration.
My favorite is the second card. I love the background stamping under the panel.
These cards are just beautiful, Virginia! Love the new release!
Love the folksy floral card! And I really like the idea of using a sentiment to create a background like you did on the “in my thoughts” card. Good job!
All your cards are great,but the tree one is amazing, not to mention my most favorite stamp from this release!! TFS!!!
Absolutely gorgeous cards..I love the new release this time and you have highlighted it so beautifully..Thank you so much for the inspiration❤
Beautiful cards....I love the first card very much...the Colors and sentiment are very perfect...
Thanks for the inspiration! What a beautiful post with gorgeous cards!
Pretty cards, I love the "in my thoughts" stamp/card
Well I just love the gradient with the flowers. Thank you
I love your cards! They are so pretty!
I love your sentiment of the tree card. It is a great one to send to a friend or relative to show you care. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
Love your cards, they are so very pretty. Good job and appreciate your sharing your creations.
Love how you used the Gradient Stripe Die and flipped it over to give it a different look. Both are so beautiful!
love the gold striped background on your first card, Virginia - all wonderful cards!!
These are all beautiful cards but the Happy Hearts card 'speaks' to me. I love that set and the colours you used on it are so pretty. Well done.
Really like all your cards today, especially the one with the tree from In My Thoughts. So beautiful!
Oh my. I love how you made the background with the In My Thoughts set and grounded the tree with the washi tape! This is my favorite card and love it!
Wow, these are great Virginia. I like the idea of stamping the flowers behind the stripes. Beautiful
So many wonderful cards!
Love love love your cards!!!! Very creative!
Beautiful beautiful pretty pastel cards! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
These cards are so pretty. I love how you used the gradient striped die in different ways, front and back. Very cool. Thank you for sharing.
Gold is stunning but all your cards are beautiful. I love the gradient die and the ways your used them. Thanks for your inspiration Virginia.
The soft and serene colors on your first card are divine! An elegant and timeless card!
The second card looks playful and sweet with the lighter yet still vibrant colors!
Then we come to your third card which is a whole other animal! Elegant, stunning, brilliant and perfectly divine! The background, your Lovely coloring of the delicate yet strong looking tree and fabulous sentiment all add up to an absolutely incredible card that is sure to bring great joy to it’s recipient! TFS!
Love those folksy florals.
Always gorgeous!!
I love all your cards, but especially the one with In My Thoughts stamp set. Beautiful.
Such beautiful fresh and colorful cards! Very unique, I love them.
Your cards are all gorgeous, but am especially loving the tree card with that gorgeous text background and watercolor washi tape! Beautiful! So far in this release I'm really liking the gradient stripes and the watercolor dots though, as sooo versatile... TFS!
Beautiful cards, Virginia! I love the way you spritzed the cover die on the first card - just so fun. And, that tree card is just fabulous - although it really makes me long for spring - something that hasn't quite come here.
Fabulous cards. I really like the gradient lines cover die.
Beautiful cards!
Loving all these cards! That Gradient Stripes die is quickly moving to the top of my want list. So many creative ways to be used on cards and layouts, WOW! Thanks for the inspiration.
Yes, Virginia I'd like to tell you have terrific all your cards are. So bright and fun. I especially love the card made from the Happy Heart Stamp/Die set. TFS.
Beautiful cards! Love the tree and the beautiful background you created! Gorgeous job!
Gorgeous cards. The Happy Heart stamp and die bundle is one of my favorites from this release.
Hi Virginia! I always love your work...you are so creative! The set that speaks to me the most is that Gradient Stripe stamp and die. I really love the cards you made using this die. Having those flowers peeking out from behind the die is so cute! And, I loved the idea of using one of the die cut strips for your sentiment!! Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us!!
Beautiful cards! Love the gradient backgrounds.
Beautiful cards, love the Spring color combos!
Love your color choices and designs! Your gradient die card is gorgeously colored and love how the flowers peak through!!
Love the card using the Happy Hearts set and the Gradient Stripes die. Love the gold spray-- the Midas touch looks great with the flowers.
I love all of your cards, thanks for sharing.
Your card is so beautiful ! I love the various styles and ideas.
Beautiful cards. Loved how you used the gradient die with the stamping behind. Thanks for the inspiration.
Gorgeous cards! Love your backgrounds and creative ways of using the Gradient Stripes.
Fantastic card designs! My favorite is the one with the rainbow, ink blended Gradient Striped die. I love how you stamped the folk art flowers behind the panel instead of in front of it. This release I'm really drawn to the words - the mini Hello and the mega Greetings!
...your cards are beautiful!
Love the cards. This release is absolutely fabulous!
This release ROCKS! I love that tree stamp set and the gradient dies and stamps!
I love the soft tones you used in your cards. Very sweet.
The top card! Wow and wow!
Beautiful cards! The tree stamp is amazing. Love the gradient stripe cards as well. Lovely colors , and that washi tape...just keeps popping up in the most beautiful ways! Thanks for sharing.
Your cards are so pretty! I love the gradient stripes :)
WOW! The card where you used the tree image is just stunning. I love how you added the subtle blue background using the smaller sentiments. There is something so peaceful and calming about this card I just cannot say enough wonderful things about it. Someone going through a tough time would appreciate this so much - thank you so much for sharing!
Fabulous cards!!! This new Altenew release is amazing!!!
Your cards are beautiful, love the tree image it looks difficult, glad you said it was easy to use, thanks!
Wow,great cards!
Such pretty cards - love the soft colors and the gradient die.
Beautiful set of cards!! :)
I always love visiting your blog because I know I will be inspired to get creating 😍! These creations are gorgeous and very inspiring!! Thank You so much 😊!!
Your cards are lovely. I really like the gradient cover die and that tree is gorgeous.
Love all the colors. The cards are beautiful and fun!
All three cards have amazing use of color! I love that gradient background!!
I really like the ways you used the gradient cover die. So fun!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
Very pretty projects. Love how you positioned your sentiments between the lines. TFS
I love these cards. I really like the tree one with the text background.
I just love how you used a strip of the Gradient die for the sentiment, your use of the sentiment stamped in blue on the second card, then on the last card your use of the Washi tape--such clever ideas!
Beautiful inspiration! This is another wonderful release with some lovely sentiment dies and more beautiful layering flowers. Love it!
What an array of beautiful creations 💕. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wow, many of your cards speak to me--love the tree and rainbow background cards, just gorgeous!
Love the bright colors!
Love these fun creative projects. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely love the card using the Altenew Happy Hearts stamp and die set. The yummie colors that you selected are inspiring me❣️ Thank you.
Very pretty! Thank you for sharing!
These are wonderful cards. I love the subtle details in your backgrounds, especially the use of the shimmer spray on the Gradient Stripes cover plate die cut.
Adorable cards and fabulous colors! Thanks for the inspiration.
Lovely cards! The first one is my favorite! Love the flowers, colors and that pretty gradient stripes die!
Hello, great cards but your last card is my favorite. The in my thoughts stamp set is great and I love how you created yoir card with it
Gorgeous cards, and congratulations to the winner!
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